NATIONAL DAIRY SHOW

Dominion, Volume 25, Issue 223, 16 June 1932, Page 13

NATIONAL DAIRY SHOW

Opened at Palmerston North INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITS FEATURED Championships, Awards and Comments Dominion Special Service. Palmerston North, June 15. The untiring efforts of the Association’s executive and the Palmerston North Citizens’ Show committee, were reflected tie record number of entries in the various competitive classes and tl<niaximum amount of commercial exhibits at the Manawatu and Wc. t Coast Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s thirtieth annual >ationa Dairy Show, which was opened at Palmerston North to-day under ideal weather conditions. The various stock classes were well supported, while competition in the butter, cheese, field roots, gram produce, home industries and other sections was exceptionally keen, several of the Judges commenting upon the high standard of the numerous exhibits lhe association’s commodious exhibition halls were completely idled with stalls that depicted the various phases of industry, both primary and secondary, while a large number of amusement) booths is ready to cater for the entertainment of the association's patrons.

Under the auspices of the Manawatu Arts Society an exhibition of oils, etchings, and pastels is being staged in the Entertainmetn .Hall, there being over 500 exhibits on view. The majority of these works of art are on loan from the McKelvie collection from the Auckland Art Gallery and a number

of Agriculture has Offieial t s ha oAhe be dqpartme°n't Vre® in attendance at the stall, giving information to farmers and others interested. Another attractive exhibit is staged b V wool .research section ot the Massey Agricultural College, depicting the acti vities of the college research officers, and some of the college professors; arc giving daily lectures .upon the differeiit nhases of the investigations that have EUrr conducted during the past yan The exhibit is of particular interest to sheep farmers, many of whom al ® in"- themselves of the opportunity , to increase' their knowledge with a to improving their stock and raisin„ .the general standard of the wool anil Ca The C ’main attraction to-day was the annual Moasear Cup match between Tl Ante College (holders and Palmerston North Boys’ High School the game drawing an excellent attendance. The North Island Show Ring. A dog trial championship was commenced during the day. but the greatest activity was in the adjudication ot tie numerous exhibits entered for competitl<lii the evening the eliminating rounds of the West Coast, tug-of-war championship were held, for which event over 40 teams have entered. Different breed societies held then annual conferences and meetings during the day. : , ... T , i To-morrow morning the North isianii show ring dog trial championship will be continued, and a wood-chopping competition that has attracted excellent entries will be held in the afternoon. Judges’ Comments FIELD ROOTS. Mr. T. Webb, the field roots judge, expressed his surprise at the excellence ot the exhibits in his classes. Contrary to his expectations, the dry season did not have an adverse effect, upon the quality and size of the roots. Entries were good in every class, and the school section was quite as good, on the whole, as the classes for experienced growers. PHOTOGRAPHY. “The photography section attracted good entries,” stated Mr. M. L. Lampe. •'Both numerically and in quality, the exhibits are up to standard, some being outstanding. The prize-winners in the open classes showed good taste in the handling of diffusion.” ' k _ FARM PRODUCTS. Mr. A. C. Buist, of Feilding, judge of the farm 'products classes, said the chaff he hade judged had been of excellent quality and had excited keeu competition. ‘ The drop in entries in the hay section was no doubt accounted for by the unfavourable weather experienced earlier in the season, when the pastures had been eaten off instead of being shut up for hay. The winning exhibits in clover and meadow hay were of excellent merit, and the same applied to the lucerne hay. In the ensilage class entries had been disappointing, particularly in view of the increasing use of this fodder, but probably, said Mr. Buist, the same reasons applied to this as to the hay. Regarding the wheat exhibited. he said it compared more than favourably with the best Canterbury and Otago wheats. Other grains had not. been so well represented, but what were shown were of good quality. The perennial

ryegrass section had made for good competition, and the seed had been of good quality all round, speaking well, the judge said, ’for the productive qualities of this district for this particular and important seed. AWARDS The following is the list of awards made to-day:— Fat block. Judge: Mr. G. Moffitt, Feilding. Cattle. Bullocks, wilder 4 years: T. Saunders (Glen Oroua), 1; O. Million (Kairanga), 2 Heif™ ditto: E. Mabin (Tokomaru), 1- O Mildon, 2. Bullocks, 3 years: x. Saunders, l and . Ditto heifers :T. Saunders. 1: M. Keanns (Kairanga), 2. Butchers’ bullocks, under 4 years, x. Saunders 1 and 2. Ditto, cows, any age ■ M Kearins, 1; C. T. Keeble (Palmerston North), 2. Ditto, bullocks: T. S.iundete, 1 and 2. Baby beef: O.Mildon, 1; M. G. Shannon (Palmerston North). Sheep and Lambs. Wethers, longwool, under 24 months: Mn Uv College? 1; G. It. Forster-Pratt ?&ste.n North) 2.. Ditto Down cross: F. Davies (Levin). 1: J. Coll* jrcqminjrfl). 2. Ditto, ewes: .G. bn«u» non. 1. Wethers, under 24 months, most profitable sheep: G. Iv. horster-IlatO-Wethers auv age, longwool: J. McKei vte Rongotea), 1; W. G. Shannon 2. 'Ditto. Down cross : J. McKelvie, 1 and -j Ewes, weight and T’alitj.. . A"? n<iiMn"a) 1: L MeKelvie, 2. LaniD£, shorn? L . B Wall, 1; G. E. Collis, 2. Ditto, unshorn: D. Collis, 1 and — Lambs, lon'-wool: A. D. Buchanan (Palmerston North), 1: W. G. Shannon, 2. Ditto, Down cross: D. Collis, 1 and Ditto, sliorn - L. B. Wall, 1; B. Eglmton (Palmerston North). 2. Pen two-tooth wethers. longwool: A. G. larland, 1. Ditj. > light weight: .11. N. McEwan 1: MKearins. 2. Ditto, 'heavy vveiglit. 11. * McEwan, 1 and 2. Porkers. Tndtrp- Air. C. Grav. Palmerston North. ' Porker* not exceeding 1201 b.: Cheltenham Dairv Co.. 1; C. W. Dawson. 2. Ditto, not' exceeding 1351 b ;: Cheltenham Dairy Company, 1; C. M. Davison. -• Suitable for export, not over 13.j1b. • Cheltenham Dairy Company, 1; H- 1 J - Fieldhouse (Rongotea), 2. Boys’ and Girls’ Agricultural Clubs’ Competition. (Judge: Mr. T. Webb, Palmerston North.) The special competitions for members of bovs’ and girls’ agricultural clubs, divided into groups of schools, resulted in awards going to the following Section A. (Winner Yellow Globe Mangolds.) L. Henderson (Rangiotu), 1 and champion; G. Bennett (Kopane), L; J. Bradley (To Aieakura). 1; D. Gore (Feilding). 2. D. Christensen (Oroua Downs), 1; H. Petersen (Makiuo), 2, Section B. (Lond Red Mangolds.) R. Hill (Rongotea), 1: A. Nielsen (Tiakitahuna), 2. M. Dalefield (Newbury), 1; M. Greer (Linton), IL Petersen (Makino), 1; E. Dungcy (Aratika), 2. Natural History. Collection dried grasses: D. M. Smart (Feilding Agricultural College), 1; D. W. Cowan (Feilding Agricultural College), 2. Collection clovers: J. 11. Herbert (Agricultural College, Feilding), 1; A. Hayward (Feilding School), 2. Fann Products. (Judge: Mr. A. C. Buist, Feilding.) O. S. chaff. A.V.: W. J. Young (Palmerston North). 1 and 2. Clover hay: W. Hocken (Feilding). 1 and 2. Meadow hay: 3Y. Hocken, 1; J. McConnchy (Longburn), 2. Lucerne: W. Hocken, 1 and 2. Ensilage: W. Hocken. 1; M. J. Krivan (Palmerston North), 2. Maize ensilage: E. P. Nielsen, 1 and 2. Farmers’ Classes. Seed and Grain. Wheat; J. Harris (Feilding), 1: F. Read (Feilding). 2. Chevalier barley: C. A. Masters (Feilding), 1. A.O.V. barley: J. Harris. 1. Algerian oats: J. Harris, 1; D. W. Reid (Feilding), 2. Linseed: F. Mitchell (Feilding). Grass Seed. Perennial ryegrass: J. Whitlock (Feilding). 1; W. J. Young. 2. Crested dogstail: D. W. Reid, 1. Red clover: C. P. Harris (Feilding), 1. White clover: J. F. Knight (Neiybury).

Field Roots. Judge: Mr. T. Webb, Palmerston North. Kale, cabbage, carrots, red intermediate, long red. white intermediate, long yellow: G. H. Passey (Pohangina), 1 and 2 in each class, Chou moellier: G. 11. Passey, 1; W. Jackson (Opiki), 2. Carrots, long white: G. 11. Passey, 1; N. 8.. Gibbons, 2. Carrots, A.0.V.: G. H. Passey, 1; J. Wyley (Fordell), 2. Mangel wurzel, long red : N. B. Gibbons, 1; W. Jacksou, 2. Ditto, yellow globe: M. McLeod (Aorangi), 1; W, S. Carter (Palmerston North), 2. Ditto, prize-winner: W. S.. Carter. 1; Penberthy Bros. (Newbury). 2. Ditto, golden tankard: J. A. Russell (Palmerston Ncrth), 1; W. Jackson, 2. Dit to, jersey queen: T. S. Collioun (Kumeroa), 1; T. H. Bryant (Kuineroa), 2. Ditto, heaviest: W. Jackson. 1; R. A. Wilson, 2. Ditto, A.0.V.: W. Jackson, 1; E. P. Nielsen (Tiakitahuna), 2. Sugar mangel: W. Jackson, 1; G. 11. Passey, 2. Swede turnips, purple top: A. Jamieson (Foxton), 1; W. F. Jacob and Son (Feilding), 2. Ditto, green top: W. Jackson, 1; I. W. Brenmer (Ballance), 2. Ditto, any variety: A. Jamieson, 1; A. W. Akers (Linton), 2. Flesh turnips, white: J. Irvine (Linton), 1: J. T. Barren (Pahiatua), 2. Ditto, yellow: G. H.. Passes', 1’• I. W. Bremner, 2. Ditto, ans' variety: J. T. Barren, 1 ; W. Jackson, 2. A.O.V. roots: W. Jackson, 1; G. H. Passes', 2. Pumpkins, heaviest: W. Jacksou, 1 and 2. Photography. Judge: Mr. M. L. Lampe, Wanganui. Open Classes. Landscape: G. Chance (Dunedin), 1 and 2. New Zealand landscape: G. Cha nee. 1 and 2. Seascape or marine : G. Chance. 1; E. T. Robson (Wellington), 2. Portrait or figure study: J. W. Johnson (Petone). 1; E. T. Robson, 2. Animal I’fe: E. T. Robson, 1; C. P. S. Boyer (Wellington). 2. Any study: G. Chance, 1 and 2. Ditto, taken prior to June, 1932: G. Chance, 1; J. W. Johnson, 2, Amateur Classes. New Zealand landscape: C. G. Riley (Dunedin). 1; I. Powell (Petone). 2. Seascape or marine: W. R. Davidson (Wellington), 1; L. Powell (Petone), 2. Aniinnl_ life: R. J. Searle (Wellington), 1 and - 2. Any study, juniors: E. . E. Stuckey (Feilding). 1: G. Graham (Hamilton), 2. Collection pupils’ photos: Miss IT. Johnson (Wellington), 1; W. R. Davidson. 2.